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Display DDM Attributes in Solid Edge Display DDM Attributes in Solid Edge
Configure the title block in Solid Edge drawings to display DigitalDataManager attributes.
Test Hydrostatic Loads in Femap Test Hydrostatic Loads in Femap
Learn how to use an equation to find out the hydrostatic load on a model such as a water tank.
Reuse Geometry in Solid Edge Reuse Geometry in Solid Edge
By Solid Mastermind Reuse parts by copying them into a feature library in Solid Edge.
NX Offset Surface Command NX Offset Surface Command
Learn how to use the offset surface tool in Siemens’ NX.
Better Visualization in Femap Better Visualization in Femap
Learn how to use the Femap model clipping plane.
Strength Analysis on Sheet Metal Strength Analysis on Sheet Metal
From solidedge.co.za How to use Femap Express in Solid Edge.
Use One Sketch to Create Multiple Features Use One Sketch to Create Multiple Features
By UCCADprof How to use the extrude, offset and draft options in NX.
Reuse Common Geometry Reuse Common Geometry
By Solid Mastermind Learn how to use the Feature Library to reuse geometry.
Create High Resolution Screen Shots Create High Resolution Screen Shots
From Siemens PLM Use the Preferences Views dialog box to take screen shots in Femap.
Tangent Dimensions within a Solid Edge 2D Drawing Tangent Dimensions within a Solid Edge 2D Drawing
By Solid Mastermind Learn options for the creation of tangent dimensions within Solid Edge.
How to Use Swept in NX How to Use Swept in NX
A tip from UCCADprof’s YouTube channel shows how to create a cutout using the Swept feature in NX.
Easily Inspect Elements in Femap Easily Inspect Elements in Femap
This Siemens PLM video tip shows how to visually inspect a solid element for mesh quality.
Switch Between Line Mode and Arc Mode Switch Between Line Mode and Arc Mode
By Jon Sutcliffe, Solid Mastermind Keyboard shortcuts for quickly drawing and switching between lines an arcs.
Make Your Workflow Easier with these NX Shortcuts Make Your Workflow Easier with these NX Shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts HOME, END and F8 keys can make using NX faster and easier, making you more productive.
Connect Geometry in Femap Connect Geometry in Femap
Use the NonManifold Add command to connect up geometry prior to meshing.
Mouse and Keyboard Tricks in Solid Edge Mouse and Keyboard Tricks in Solid Edge
Manipulate your view, even in the middle of a command, with this video.
Make Sure You Take the Right Steps Before Installing ST4 Make Sure You Take the Right Steps Before Installing ST4
By Jon Sutcliffe, Solid Mastermind In this tip users learn what steps they should take before they install Solid Edge ST4.
Save Time by Mapping Different Dimension Styles Save Time by Mapping Different Dimension Styles
By Solid Mastermind In this tip users learn how to streamline their drawing process by mapping different dimension styles to different element types.
Extract a Mid Plane for Easier Analysis in Solid Edge Extract a Mid Plane for Easier Analysis in Solid Edge
In this tip users learn how to take out the mid plane surface and use surface elements to simplify the analysis.
Learn the Best Time to Restrict Boundaries Learn the Best Time to Restrict Boundaries
In this tip users learn how to create boundaries in CAM Express, plus how to restrict boundaries for machined parts.
Reuse Geometry the Easy Way Reuse Geometry the Easy Way
By Solid Mastermind In this video tip users learn how to take advantage of the copy and paste tools to reuse geometry in Solid Edge.
Fill Gaps in Your Geometry Fill Gaps in Your Geometry
In this tip Femap users learn how to use the Meshing Toolbox in Femap to extend surfaces to fill gaps in their designs.
Optimize Your Femap Implementation Optimize Your Femap Implementation
In this tip users learn how to get the best performance from Femap with limited memory.
Automatically Update CAM Changes to Solid Edge Models Automatically Update CAM Changes to Solid Edge Models
In this tip users learn how they can automatically update their Solid Edge models in response to changes to tool paths created in CAM Express.
What’s New in Solid Edge Simulation, ST4 Edition? What’s New in Solid Edge Simulation, ST4 Edition?
Get a hands-on view of the new features in Solid Edge Simulation, ST4 Edition in this blog post from Siemens PLM Software.
Use the Bounding Box for Important Calculations Use the Bounding Box for Important Calculations
By Al Robertson, Siemens PLM Blog In this tip users learn how to use the bounding box in Femap and why it is important.
Save Time Constraining Tool Paths Save Time Constraining Tool Paths
By Jim Wright, Siemens PLM Blog In this video tip users learn how they can cut down on the time they spend constraining tool paths.
Maximize the Information Contained in your Models Maximize the Information Contained in your Models
By Solid Mastermid In this tip Solid Edge users learn how to create model views to get the most information possible into their designs.
Color Elements by Property ID Color Elements by Property ID
By Siemens PLM Blog In this tip Femap users learn how they can quickly identify properties by assigning them individual colors.
NX Help Libraries Tutorial NX Help Libraries Tutorial
Jerry Sarfati, Siemens PLM Blog In this video presentation users learn how to take advantage of the new help files in NX.
Use Femap to Combine Results from Several Case Loads Use Femap to Combine Results from Several Case Loads
By Al Robertso, Siemens PLM Blog This tip will help users combine their results to determine either the highest node or the element result.
Easier Part Positioning Easier Part Positioning
By Solid Mastermind Learn how to use the EdgeBar to improve the posting of parts in an assembly.
Extract the Elements for FEA Extract the Elements for FEA
By Susan Cinadr, Siemens PLM Blog Learn how to extract the necessary elements from a mid plane surface to complete a finite element analysis.
Going from 2D to 3D in a Synchronous Model Going from 2D to 3D in a Synchronous Model
By Solid Mastermind This tip looks at how an imported 2D drawing can be used to construct a 3D model in a synchronous model.
A Fast Way to Turn 2D Models into 3D A Fast Way to Turn 2D Models into 3D
By Solid Mastermind In this video tutorial Solid Edge users learn about a quick way to turn 2D models into 3D models.
Save Time Updating Tool Paths Save Time Updating Tool Paths
By Susan Cinadr, Siemens PLM Blog In this video Solid Edge users learn how to automatically update tool paths using CAM Express.
Navigate Smart Dimensions Faster Navigate Smart Dimensions Faster
By Solid Mastermind Learn how to quickly use the Smart Dimensions function with these shortcuts.
Drive Component Item Numbers to a 3D Assembly Drive Component Item Numbers to a 3D Assembly
By Susan Cinadr, Siemens PLM Blog In this tip users learn how they can quickly transfer information from a 2D BOM to a 3D Assembly.
Speed up the Display Process in Solid Edge Speed up the Display Process in Solid Edge
By Solid Mastermind Learn how to manage large assemblies in this tip from Solid Mastermind.
Quickly Search Solid Edge Data Files Quickly Search Solid Edge Data Files
By IngeneaSoft In this video tip users learn how to configure IngeneaSoft's Solid Edge Data Management system to help them quickly search through their data.
Enhancing the FlashFit Assembly Workflow in Solid Edge Enhancing the FlashFit Assembly Workflow in Solid Edge
By Jon Sutcliffe, Solid Mastermind This video illustrates how the position and orientation of a part can be manually manipulated during the assembly process.
Tutorial Teaches the Basics of Solid Edge Driving Dimensions Tutorial Teaches the Basics of Solid Edge Driving Dimensions
By ADA PLM Solutions In this video tip users learn how to take advantage of driving dimensions in Solid Edge.
Make Custom Reference Planes in a Single Step Make Custom Reference Planes in a Single Step
Susan Cinadr, Siemens PLM Blog This video tip covers how Solid Edge users can easily create custom reference planes.
Leverage the Relationship Between Solid Edge and CAM Express Leverage the Relationship Between Solid Edge and CAM Express
Susan Cinadr, Siemens PLM Blog In this video tutorial users learn how fully take advantage of the connectivity between Solid Edge and CAM Express.
Solid Edge Basics Solid Edge Basics
By i GET IT Online Learn the basics of feature creation with this video tip.
Alter Your Models Interactions Alter Your Models Interactions
By Doug Stainbrook, Siemens PLM Blog In this tip users learn how to configure their models interactions while dragging faces.
Automate Your Designs in Solid Edge Automate Your Designs in Solid Edge
By Luc Poulin, Solid DNA Luc Poulin explains how users can save time and stress by automating the creation of their dimensions.
Get Help with Tricky Part Changes in Solid Edge Get Help with Tricky Part Changes in Solid Edge
By Susan Cinadr, Siemens PLM Blog In this tip users learn the best way to make changes to nonsymmetrical parts.
Learn to Create Components in Solid Edge ST2 Learn to Create Components in Solid Edge ST2
In this video tutorial users learn the basics of creating a component in Solid Edge Synchronous Technology 2.
Ensure Design Intent is Communicated Effectively Ensure Design Intent is Communicated Effectively
By Susan Cinadr, Siemens PLM Blog In this video tip users learn how to add parametric controls to their designs to help communicate design intent.
Don’t Get Hung Up on Wire Harnesses Don’t Get Hung Up on Wire Harnesses
By Solid Edge Tutorials In this tip users learn how to take some of the pain out of working with wire harnesses.
Eliminate the 2D Migration Nightmare
By Susan Cinadr, Siemens PLM Blog This video tip helps users ensure that their design intent is maintained while it is migrated from 2D to 3D.
Quick, Easy Automotive Design Quick, Easy Automotive Design
By Solid Edge Tutorials This video tutorial shows users how to design an automobile in Solid Edge.
Align a Random Hole Pattern in Solid Edge Align a Random Hole Pattern in Solid Edge
By Siemens PLM Software Learn how to align a random hole pattern in Solid Edge with synchronous technology in this new video fresh off the Siemens PLM Software blog.
See Your Drawing Without Having to Plot it See Your Drawing Without Having to Plot it
By Susan Cinadr, Siemens PLM Blog See how a drawing will look in advance by learning how to take advantage of the View as Printed feature in Solid Edge.
Mouse Design Fundamentals Mouse Design Fundamentals
By Solid Edge Tutorial Get the basics on how to design a PC mouse in this tip from Solid Edge Tutorials.
Learn Solid Edge on the Fly with Helpers Learn Solid Edge on the Fly with Helpers
By Susan Cinadr, Siemens PLM Blog In this tip from the Solid Edge Blog users learn how to use the Helpers feature to get hints and tips as they learn the software.
Changing the Orientation of the Steering Wheel in Solid Edge Changing the Orientation of the Steering Wheel in Solid Edge
By Luc Poulin, Solid DNA The steering wheel is an important element of the Synchronous design, it helps you move and orient surfaces of your model.
Build Assemblies Faster In Solid Edge Build Assemblies Faster In Solid Edge
By Susan Cinadr, Siemens PLM Blog If you are looking for ways to build quicker assemblies this tip can help.
NX6: Sweep Along Spline NX6: Sweep Along Spline
By Kiaurymiu Judinimas A tutorial for creating a sweep along a spline in NX 6.
A Conditional Formula for Solid Edge A Conditional Formula for Solid Edge
By Luc Poulin, Solid DNA In this tip Luc covers valid and non-valid conditions in Solid Edge. There's a french version too!
Select Assembly Reference Planes Select Assembly Reference Planes
By Susan Cinadr, Siemens PLM Blog Learn how to optimize the selection of assembly reference planes in Solid Edge in this tip.
Selection Manager Tip for Solid Edge Selection Manager Tip for Solid Edge
By Susan Cinadr, Siemens PLM Blog This tip demonstrates how the Solid Edge selection manager can help users work with both Solid Edge parts and imported models.
Solid Edge Tutorial PC Mouse Part Environment Tutorials 1 Solid Edge Tutorial PC Mouse Part Environment Tutorials 1
By Edge Learn Interactive Learn how to create a computer mouse with Solid Edge with this tutorial.
Using the Command Finder in Solid Edge Using the Command Finder in Solid Edge
Learn to use the command finder to quickly track down important functions.
Tricks for Navigating Solid Edge Tricks for Navigating Solid Edge
This video tip will help users navigate the Solid Edge interface.
Scaling Human Models in Tecnomatix Scaling Human Models in Tecnomatix
This video tip to will help users scale the Jack and Jill human models in Tecnomatix.
Solid Edge ST Addins - Part I Solid Edge ST Addins - Part I
By Jason Newell Whether you're an engineer with C++ experience or a full-time programmer, you'll need to create your own custom Solid Edge addins.
HP Tech Tip: Moving to a Widescreen LCD Monitor HP Tech Tip: Moving to a Widescreen LCD Monitor
By HP If you are unable to set a widescreen resolution, which may result in your circles looking oval, you can recalibrate NX for the current resolution.
Why Itanium Servers for NX Nastran? Why Itanium Servers for NX Nastran?
By HP HP discusses Itanium processor based servers and other hardware recommendations for NX Nastran.
How to do Objective Graphics Benchmarks How to do Objective Graphics Benchmarks
By Pamela Taylor, WSGBU Technical Consulting Lab (TCL), Hewlett-Packard Co What most customers commonly think are graphics tests are actually exercising the CPU.
Top 10 Common Mistakes Rapid Prototyping Top 10 Common Mistakes Rapid Prototyping
By Quickparts Get solutions to common rapid prototyping design mistakes.
HP Multi-Core Workstations Enhance UGS NX User Productivity HP Multi-Core Workstations Enhance UGS NX User Productivity
Submitted by Hewlett-Packard Take advantage of multi-core processing in this tip.
HP Resource Collector HP Resource Collector
By Rick Hohmann, Hewlett-Packard Company Take advantage of the HP Resource Collector in this tip from Hewlett-Packard.
Maximize NX and Teamcenter Visualization Graphics Maximize NX and Teamcenter Visualization Graphics
Submitted by Hewlett-Packard See how to get the most from Teamcenter and NX's graphical capabilities in this tip from Hewlett-Packard.
Iterative Solver Iterative Solver
Submitted by Hewlett-Packard Take advantage of NASTRAN's Iterative Solver.
Visual Editor Visual Editor
By Tony Metz Take advantage of powerful NX modeling tools.
HP Helps with I-DEAS Large Memory Configuration HP Helps with I-DEAS Large Memory Configuration
Submitted by HP Find out how I-DEAS users can extend memory usage with HP's Performance Tuning Framework.
HP Tip for 2007 Daylight Saving Time Extension HP Tip for 2007 Daylight Saving Time Extension
Submitted by HP In 2007 DST will be extended by four weeks. HP offers updates for UGS users to ensure time accuracy.
A Handy Tip from Miroslav Mitrovic A Handy Tip from Miroslav Mitrovic
By Miroslav Mitrovic Miroslav Mitrovic shows how you can save time using reference planes.
Using ug_inspect Using ug_inspect
By Tony Metz, Metz, LLC This article describes how to use the basic commands of the ug_inspect utility. Get all the useful tips from consultant Tony Metz.
No more 8GB memory limit in NX Nastran No more 8GB memory limit in NX Nastran
Submitted by Hewlett-Packard Hewlett-Packard offers this helpful tip on how to expand your memory use in Nastran.
Improve Nastran Performance Improve Nastran Performance
Submitted by Hewlett-Packard Enhance Performance and Efficiency With This Handy Tip!
Build Templates in Adobe 3D the Easy Way Build Templates in Adobe 3D the Easy Way
Submitted by Lars Olson Here's a handy tip to help you build a custom template in Adobe 3D, save yourself time and aggravation and check it out!
Take Advantage of Dual Processing! Take Advantage of Dual Processing!
Submitted by Hewlett-Packard Dual-Processors can enhance your UGS experience see how!
HP Linux Assistant for NX HP Linux Assistant for NX
Submitted by Hewlett-Packard Using UGS in Linux can save you money and improve your system’s performance. HP offers this handy tip to make things easier for you!
Improve Your Graphics Performance! Improve Your Graphics Performance!
Submitted by Pamela Taylor For customers that have no problems with their current driver you should consider moving to the latest certified driver for performance improvements.
Get the Most Processing Speed from your Mobile Workstation Get the Most Processing Speed from your Mobile Workstation
Submitted by Hewlett-Packard Learn how to maximize the processing speed of your mobile workstation.
Get to Know Your Workstation a Little Better. Get to Know Your Workstation a Little Better.
By Rick Homan of Hewlett-Packard Want to better know what's happening inside that workstation? Check out this Performance Tuning Framework tip from HP.
HP Offers Tips on Boosting Memory HP Offers Tips on Boosting Memory
Submitted by HP More customers are running into a problem that CAD users ran into in the days of 16-bit processors: Reaching the limits of an old architecture.
NX Nastran:Use Faster I/O System to get More Performance NX Nastran:Use Faster I/O System to get More Performance
By Pari Rajaram Hot Tip for FEA analysis helps reveal weaknesses in 3-D models. Remember: Speed = Success
HP Helps You Select the Right Graphics Driver HP Helps You Select the Right Graphics Driver
By Rick Hohmann With HP personal workstations help in finding the right graphics driver is just a keystroke away.
If it Ain't Broke Doesn't Mean it Don't Need an Upgrade If it Ain't Broke Doesn't Mean it Don't Need an Upgrade
By Keith Guerin Performance monitoring and system management can determine an older system's needs to help keep it humming right along.
NX Log Analyzer Hits the Spot NX Log Analyzer Hits the Spot
By Pam Taylor Hot Tip from HP: This Log Analyzer reports important information that can be helpful when diagnosing NX problems or inspecting customize settings.
Introduction to NX3: Base Support Tutorial Introduction to NX3: Base Support Tutorial
By Louis Gary Lamit Trainer and author Louis Gary Lamit offers this informative tutorial, complete with screen shots and concise directions. A helpful introduction to NX3.
Best Practices in Data Translation Best Practices in Data Translation
Todd Reade, President, TransMagic, Inc. Here are some tips, courtesy of TransMagic's Todd Reade, for addressing common CAD data translation problems.
Text Curves with NX3 Text Curves with NX3
Contributed by Stephen Samuel and Staff at Design Visionaries Here's another excerpt — this one on text curve fundamentals — from the book Practical Unigraphics NX3 Modeling, Drafting, and Assemblies
Creating Associative Lines and Arcs in NX3 Creating Associative Lines and Arcs in NX3
Contributed by Stephen Samuel and Staff at Design Visionaries Here's an excerpt on curve fundamentals from the new book Practical Unigraphics NX3 Modeling, Drafting, and Assemblies.
Draft Tip: Non-Rectangular Crop Draft Tip: Non-Rectangular Crop
By Tushar Suradkar In this quick tip, Tushar explains how you can create a non-rectangular cropped view.
Using Symbols in Solid Edge Using Symbols in Solid Edge
By the SolidTools Team at Hörchner & Hammersma Do you know about Solid Edge Draft's workflow for symbols?
Opening a CATIA V4 model file in UGS NX 1 Opening a CATIA V4 model file in UGS NX 1
By Erick Martinez, Cadpo, Ready5 Instructor Tips for translating a CATIA V4 model file into UG NX or vice versa.
Assembly Tip : Rotate, Preview, and Drop Assembly Tip : Rotate, Preview, and Drop
By Tushar Suradkar In this quick tip, Tushar explains how to drop a part in an assembly in an orientation diferent from when it was created.
Running NX2 on Windows XP Running NX2 on Windows XP
By Wayne Eubanks NX-pert Wayne Eubanks explains what to do if your check boxes in the toolbar and other options are disappearing.
Two Quick Drawing Tips Two Quick Drawing Tips
By training staff at Hörchner & Hammersma and Cadpo Here are a couple of quick tips courtesy of our Solid Edge-saavy friends at Cadpo and Solid-Tools.
Placing Text on a Solid Model Placing Text on a Solid Model
By Kevin Carter, Cadpo Do you want to put text on a model without having to edit every view on the drawing that you don't want the text to show in? Here's a workaround...
Precision of B-splines in Flat Patterns Precision of B-splines in Flat Patterns
By the SolidTools Team at Hörchner & Hammersma Here's how to create precise free-formed or B-spline curves in flat patterns using fewer x,y points.
Setting the Environment Variable for the Autoballoon Feature Setting the Environment Variable for the Autoballoon Feature
By Dave Francis, Cadpo There are some limitations with the new Autoballoon feature for Parts List in NX 2...
Suppress IntelliSketch Suppress IntelliSketch
By the SolidTools Team at Hörchner & Hammersma Working in the sketch / 2D environment of Solid Edge you can set the ‘snap’ of the cursor when clicking a line...
Environment Variable to Turn On Dynamic Extrude Environment Variable to Turn On Dynamic Extrude
By Joanne Green Here's how to make the dynamic extrude function available in NX2.
Programming for Solid Edge in Visual Basic Programming for Solid Edge in Visual Basic
By Mike Superville, J-Squared Technologies, Inc. Solid Edge authority Mike Superville clues us in to some of the helpful resources available for VB programming.
Identifying The Current Components in A Directory Identifying The Current Components in A Directory
By Cary Kinder Have you ever wanted to identify which components ended up being used in your assembly?
Setting the Environment Variable for the Autoballoon Setting the Environment Variable for the Autoballoon
By Dave Francis, eWare Content Developer, Cadpo Having trouble creating a parts list with the Autoballon feature in NX 2? Here's help!
Drawing Performance Optimisation Drawing Performance Optimisation
By Simon Dass, SOLID Applications Ltd. Here are a few tips from to help you get more from Solid Edge drafting.
Creating Associative Curves for a Through Curves Feature Creating Associative Curves for a Through Curves Feature
By Aravind Ravisekar Learn how to create a parametric transition body between two defined solid bodies.
Easy File Exchange with PCF Easy File Exchange with PCF
By the SolidTools Team at Hörchner & Hammersma Solid Edge V15+ users, are you reaping the benefits of .pcf files in Insight Connect for e-mail collaboration?
Creating LH/RH Parts Using WAVE in NX1 Creating LH/RH Parts Using WAVE in NX1
By Jane North Check out this tip from Cadpo on Mirroring components using WAVE.
Drafting Tip: Multiple Break Lines Drafting Tip: Multiple Break Lines
By Tushar Suradkar Learn how to create multiple break lines for annotation objects.
Why Constrain a Section Line? Why Constrain a Section Line?
By the SolidTools Team at Hörchner & Hammersma The SolidTools team shows us how to constrain a section line to the desired length and position.
Drawing Performance Optimisation Drawing Performance Optimisation
By Simon Dass Here are a few tips to help you get more from Solid Edge Drafting.
Assembly Tip - Place a Part Without a Relationship Assembly Tip - Place a Part Without a Relationship
By Tushar Suradkar Read on for an assembly tip from Solid Edge guru Tushar Suradkar.
A Quicker Connect A Quicker Connect
By Tushar Suradkar Are you sure you're connected?
How to Adjust the QuickPick How to Adjust the QuickPick
By The SolidTools Team at Hörchner & Hammersma The SolidTools team shows us how to work with the overhauled QuickPick function in Solid Edge V15.
Drafting Tip - OLE with Borders
By Tushar Suradkar You can have OLE objects inserted in a draft sheet with or without borders, automatically.
Drafting Tip - Exporting to DWG with Automatic Layers
You can have layers generated automatically when exporting a Solid Edge draft file as AutoCAD drawing.
More on Polygons
Great for bolt heads or nuts.
Solid Edge Sketcher Tip - Easy Polygons
By Tushar Suradkar Even though Solid Edge lacks a generic polygon tool, it is extremely easy to make one.
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